BOOK NOOK: KINETIC BY S.K. ANTHONY

Gentle Readers . . . and Maxwell,

In the past I've posted AUTHOR AUTHOR interviews the day before I reviewed a book on BOOK NOOK. I've decided to combine the two features into BOOK NOOK. 

Our special guest today is S.K. "Katherine" Anthony, the sparkling young author of Kinetic (The Luminaries). Let's get to know Katherine.

Q. What was the very first idea you had that led to the writing of Kinetic?

A. I remember having the word Luminary coming to my mind and thinking, This sounds cool. Who would a Luminary be? Then I also liked the idea of having a secret organization with super powers and a heroine who was a bad ass but broken inside, and Kinetic was born ;) 

Q. Did the book change as you wrote it, or did you stick to a plan?

A. Oh, yes! I did stick with the main storyline throughout but a lot of the bigger (and smaller) details changed quite a few times. I’m really big on revisions and rewrites, what can I say? I’m a pantser and I like it!

Q. How long have you had these fantastical characters and situations running around in your brain?

A. A bit over five years now. Annie was that one character who kept nagging me to share her story. I started to write it on and off during that time but it wasn’t until I became a stay-at-home mom that I decided it was time to stop letting fear win. I had no more excuses, so I got to work.

Q. What question would you like to ask yourself? (As in, no one asks me this question and I wish someone would.)

A. Oooh, the possibilities, I think I would go with: Would you like me to send you on a paid vacation for two, everything included? And my answer to that person, if they ever do ask, is: YES, yes please.

Q. What's your favorite part of Kinetic? Do you have a favorite sentence?

A. I’m not sure about one favorite part, but here’s one of my favorite lines:"Because you will forgive me; you have to. You and I aren't a matter of ifs and whys. You and I are inevitable."

Q. Tell us a really cool secret about you.

A. Hmm…my real name initials make me: Triple S.

Q. What are you writing now?

A. Apart from this answer :P, I’m rewriting and revising Static, the second Luminary book. Not that it’s a continuation of Kinetic, but it’s the same world. This one is all about the teleporter, Kevin.

Q. What do you now know about publishing a book that you wish you had known before publication?

A. Nothing I can think of. I did a lot of research beforehand so I was prepared, and so far the only thing is: the second book isn’t any easier. Sadly.

MY REVIEW: So Katherine has just revealed that her initials are really S.S.S. That must mean she sizzles because she gives us a debut novel that reveals great talent and potential for even better books to come.

Kinetic revolves around a young woman named Annie Fox, who is part of the Organization. She has been genetically altered so she has special powers that allow her to go after criminals, with the help of a number of colleagues. Annie is divorced from Nick Logan, and sought by her boss, Derek Lane. Thus, we have romance combined with action on top of superhuman abilities.

Isn't this cover lovely and appealing?

One of my favorite parts of blogging is that it takes me out of my reading microcosm. Normally, I would not choose to read Kinetic. It's not my type of book. But because I started following Katherine's blog, 

at http://www.skanthony.com/, I wanted to read the novel written by such a fun and talented person. 

And I enjoyed it. Anthony's characters are fully formed and interesting. Her writing is smooth. Sometimes, maybe she provides a few details too many and could cut some words, but it's not a serious problem. I would enjoy seeing more of The Luminaries in action:

My hands lit up in such a beautiful light blue color. I heard the engine die, and I began to force the train to start slowing down. The rails sparked and screeched, but I dug in and was able to bring it to a complete stop. 

I like the romance, too, which is suggestive but not overly graphic:

We looked into each other's eyes as he walked us towards the bed. He pushed my hair away from my neck and began kissing it softly as he lay on top of me.

Oi! Katherine, that's some good writing!

You can purchase Kinetic on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Kinetic-The-Luminaries-S-Anthony/dp/1492128759.

Kinetic earns The Janie Junebug Highest Seal of Approval.

Now, c'mon. What ho! You know what I expect of you. If you can assist in supporting and promoting this young author, then it's time to do so. Buy her book. Review it on Amazon and on your blog. Follow her blog at  http://www.skanthony.com/.

Happy Reading! Thank you, Katherine!


Infinities of love,

Janie Junebug